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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
Classification
1. Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs)—sometimes simply referred to as emergency contraceptives (ECs) or the "morning-after pill"—are drugs that act both to prevent ovulation or fertilization and possibly post-fertilization implantation of a blastocyst (embryo). ECPs are distinct from medical abortion methods that act after implantation.[1] 2. Intrauterine devices (IUDs)—usually used as a primary contraception method, but sometimes used as emergency contraception.
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- ↑ A minority view in the medical community, along with many pro-life advocates, argue for a different definition of pregnancy; see Controversy section for more detail.